CA1089973A - Apparatus for the ultrasonic examination of bodies having non-planar surfaces - Google Patents

Apparatus for the ultrasonic examination of bodies having non-planar surfaces

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CA1089973A
CA1089973A CA256,695A CA256695A CA1089973A CA 1089973 A CA1089973 A CA 1089973A CA 256695 A CA256695 A CA 256695A CA 1089973 A CA1089973 A CA 1089973A
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axis
probe
boom
wave
transmitters
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CA256,695A
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English (en)
French (fr)
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Graeme W. Younger
Damir J.M. Skrgatic
Thomas G. Brown
John C. Fortune
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Sonicaid Ltd
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Sonicaid Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
    • G10K—SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICES; METHODS OR DEVICES FOR PROTECTING AGAINST, OR FOR DAMPING, NOISE OR OTHER ACOUSTIC WAVES IN GENERAL; ACOUSTICS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G10K11/00—Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in general; Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
    • G10K11/18—Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound
    • G10K11/26—Sound-focusing or directing, e.g. scanning
    • G10K11/35—Sound-focusing or directing, e.g. scanning using mechanical steering of transducers or their beams
    • G10K11/352—Sound-focusing or directing, e.g. scanning using mechanical steering of transducers or their beams by moving the transducer
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B8/00—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B8/00—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
    • A61B8/42—Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient
    • A61B8/4209—Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient by using holders, e.g. positioning frames
    • A61B8/4218—Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient by using holders, e.g. positioning frames characterised by articulated arms
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S15/00—Systems using the reflection or reradiation of acoustic waves, e.g. sonar systems
    • G01S15/88—Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications
    • G01S15/89—Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
    • G01S15/8906—Short-range imaging systems; Acoustic microscope systems using pulse-echo techniques
    • G01S15/8934—Short-range imaging systems; Acoustic microscope systems using pulse-echo techniques using a dynamic transducer configuration
    • G01S15/8936—Short-range imaging systems; Acoustic microscope systems using pulse-echo techniques using a dynamic transducer configuration using transducers mounted for mechanical movement in three dimensions

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Remote Sensing (AREA)
  • Radar, Positioning & Navigation (AREA)
  • Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
  • Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Medical Informatics (AREA)
  • Molecular Biology (AREA)
  • Surgery (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Pathology (AREA)
  • Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
  • Biophysics (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
  • Ultra Sonic Daignosis Equipment (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices Characterised By Use Of Acoustic Means (AREA)
CA256,695A 1975-07-12 1976-07-09 Apparatus for the ultrasonic examination of bodies having non-planar surfaces Expired CA1089973A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB29390 1975-07-12
GB29390/75A GB1554721A (en) 1975-07-12 1975-07-12 Ultrasonic examination apparatus

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CA1089973A true CA1089973A (en) 1980-11-18

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US (1) US4052888A (de)
JP (1) JPS5227688A (de)
AT (1) AT357662B (de)
AU (1) AU499845B2 (de)
CA (1) CA1089973A (de)
DE (1) DE2631153A1 (de)
DK (1) DK305776A (de)
FR (1) FR2318403A1 (de)
GB (1) GB1554721A (de)
NL (1) NL7607695A (de)

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US6565050B1 (en) * 2001-07-26 2003-05-20 Pruter Rick L Method and system for supporting an imaging transceiver
US7093491B2 (en) 2004-04-09 2006-08-22 General Electric Company Apparatus and methods for automated turbine component inspections
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US3504334A (en) * 1968-10-16 1970-03-31 Stromberg Datagraphix Inc Rectangular coordinate indicating system employing cordless stylus
US3924452A (en) * 1969-10-01 1975-12-09 Picker Electronics Inc Sector scanning ultrasonic inspection apparatus
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GB1450838A (en) * 1973-05-10 1976-09-29 Hitachi Shipbuilding Eng Co Device for determining the three-dimensional co-ordinates of a point in an article
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AU1569576A (en) 1978-01-12
AT357662B (de) 1980-07-25
GB1554721A (en) 1979-10-31
FR2318403B1 (de) 1982-03-19
JPS5227688A (en) 1977-03-02
DK305776A (da) 1977-01-13
AU499845B2 (en) 1979-05-03
DE2631153A1 (de) 1977-02-24
NL7607695A (nl) 1977-01-14
ATA512476A (de) 1979-12-15
US4052888A (en) 1977-10-11
FR2318403A1 (fr) 1977-02-11

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